Edge guard for undermount sinks

Abstract

A protective cover for lining one or more edges of an undermount sink is provided. The protective cover has a means for removably attaching the cover to one or more interior ledges of the countertop adjacent to one or more sides of the sink, and is formed of a pliable material such as vinyl. In one embodiment, the protective cover is shaped to protect the edge of the countertop adjacent to the sink, without means for attachment to the countertop.

1. A protective cover for lining one or more edges of a countertop surrounding an undermount sink disposed therein, the protective cover comprising:
 a strip being formed of a pliable material having a length and a width, wherein the length is greater than the width, and wherein the strip further comprises:
 two longitudinal edges along the length of the strip; 
 a plurality of cuts along each longitudinal edge of the two longitudinal edges, 
 wherein the plurality of cuts are oriented perpendicular to the each longitudinal edge of the two longitudinal edges; 
 wherein each cut of the plurality of cuts is less than the width of the strip to form a segment between longitudinally opposing cuts to form a plurality of foldable flaps; and 
 
 a suction pad for removably attaching each foldable flap of the plurality of foldable flaps to an interior ledge of the countertop or to a side of the undermount sink. 
 
     
     
       2. The protective cover of  claim 1 , wherein the pliable material is selected from the group consisting of rubber, vinyl and plastic. 
     
     
       3. A protective cover for lining one or more edges of a countertop surrounding an undermount sink disposed therein, the protective cover comprising:
 a strip being formed of a pliable material having a length and a width, wherein the length is greater than the width, and wherein the strip further comprises:
 two longitudinal edges along the length of the strip; 
 a plurality of cuts along each longitudinal edge of the two longitudinal edges, 
 wherein the plurality of cuts are oriented perpendicular to the each longitudinal edge of the two longitudinal edges; 
 wherein each cut of the plurality of cuts is less than the width of the strip to form a segment between longitudinally opposing cuts to form a plurality of foldable flaps; 
 
 a means for removably attaching each foldable flap of the plurality of foldable flaps to an interior ledge of the countertop or to a side of the undermount sink; and 
 protective pads. 
 
     
     
       4. The protective cover of  claim 3 , wherein the pliable material is selected from the group consisting of rubber, vinyl and plastic.